Diogo de Melo Coutinho
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| Diogo de Melo Coutinho | |
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| 2nd & 11th Captain-major of Portuguese Ceylon | |
| In office 1552–1552 |
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| Monarch | John III of Portugal |
| Preceded by | João Henriques |
| Succeeded by | Duarte de Eça |
| In office 1570–1572 |
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| Monarch | Sebastian of Portugal |
| Preceded by | Fernando de Monroy |
| Succeeded by | António de Noronha |
Diogo de Melo Coutinho was the second and eleventh Captain-major of Portuguese Ceylon. Coutinho was first appointed in 1552 under Sebastian of Portugal, he was Captain-major until 1552. His second term lasted from 1570-1572. He was succeeded by Duarte de Eça and António de Noronha respectively.[1]
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| Government offices | ||
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| Preceded by | Captain-majors of Portuguese Ceylon 1552-1552 |
Succeeded by Duarte de Eça |
| Preceded by | Captain-majors of Portuguese Ceylon 1570-1572 |
Succeeded by António de Noronha |
